Obituary of Braeden Christopher Reimer

The family is heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Braeden Christopher Reimer, age 21, of Steinbach, MB. He passed away at his residence in Steinbach on Friday, February 4, 2022.

He is survived by his parents Simon and Neta Reimer, sister Brianna, sister Stephanie, brother Jordan, Grandma Mary Reimer, many aunts and uncles, a lot of cousins and many, many friends. (He is also survived by his birth mother and her parents, and half sister Lacey.)

He was predeceased by his grandpa Jacob Kehler, grandma Margaret Kehler and grandpa John Reimer.

Braeden was born in Winnipeg, MB, on June 8, 2000. He lived in Winnipeg from birth to nine months. At nine months Braeden was placed in Simon and Neta’s home as a foster child and at the age of two he got adopted by them. He lived with his family in the rural area of Tolstoi from nine months, March 2001 to August 2015 at which time the family moved to the Grunthal area.

Braeden went to Shevcheko school in Vita, he homeschooled, he went to Steinbach Christian School and Green Valley school in Grunthal where he graduated in June 2018. Braeden loved to play sports and kept himself busy with that, he played soccer, hockey, volleyball and basketball. Braeden enjoyed spending his summers at Roseau River Bible Camp as a camper and later as a cabin leader.

Braeden got baptized upon the confession of his faith at the age 11, he went to Sunday School for many years and to the church youth.

During Braeden’s high school years he also worked for his Dad in the mechanic shop part-time. After high school graduation Braeden worked for Sparrows Construction for one summer (summer of 2018) the following winter he started working at Swift High Speed where he was employed until the end of 2021.

Braeden enjoyed hanging out with friends, playing board games with cousins, going fishing and hunting.

He loved his siblings so very much, he always made sure he bought them very nice gifts for their birthdays and for Christmas and he always made a  good effort in trying to come home for special events like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and birthdays. He also tried hard to come to extended family events.

Braeden we are going to miss you so much, your cheerfulness... walking through our door and saying “Hi, I’m here” We love you so much and are very thankful for the time we had with you and will always cherish all those wonderful memories we have of you.

The family would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, visits, messages, meals, flowers, hugs and love you’ve blessed us with at this difficult time in our lives. Thank you to the RCMP, medical team and Birchwood funeral home for all your work and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Birchwood Funeral Chapel to assist the family with funeral expenses.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.at Grunthal EMB Church, 84 Oak Ave, Grunthal, MB.

The funeral service will be held Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Grunthal EMB Church, Grunthal, MB.